Marion Barber, RB, Bears

Marion Barber, RB, Bears

He may have officially graduated from goal-line back into every-down territory after picking up another 13 carries on Sunday. Or maybe it was just garbage time and we shouldn't look too much into it. Or maybe, just maybe, do you think the Bears might give him a little extra run in order to keep Matt Forte's numbers down and possibly reduce his price tag if they actually do decide pay him? Whoa, conspiracy theory alert. Forget I ever mentioned it ... Last week: 13 carries, 27 yards This week: vs. San Diego

He may have officially graduated from goal-line back into every-down territory after picking up another 13 carries on Sunday. Or maybe it was just garbage time and we shouldn't look too much into it. Or maybe, just maybe, do you think the Bears might give him a little extra run in order to keep Matt Forte's numbers down and possibly reduce his price tag if they actually do decide pay him? Whoa, conspiracy theory alert. Forget I ever mentioned it ... Last week: 13 carries, 27 yards This week: vs. San Diego

He may have officially graduated from goal-line back into every-down territory after picking up another 13 carries on Sunday. Or maybe it was just garbage time and we shouldn't look too much into it. Or maybe, just maybe, do you think the Bears might give him a little extra run in order to keep Matt Forte's numbers down and possibly reduce his price tag if they actually do decide pay him? Whoa, conspiracy theory alert. Forget I ever mentioned it ... Last week: 13 carries, 27 yards This week: vs. San Diego